Blackmores Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding Gold | 180 Capsules

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All nutrients are important during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The following provides additional information on some special nutrients important during pregnancy and breastfeeding, that are in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Gold Prenatal Multivitamins.

Folic acid – According to guidelines in Australia* this product contains 500 micrograms of folic acid, as it is recommended that women of childbearing age take 400-500 μg of folic acid per day for at least one month before pregnancy and for the first 3 months of pregnancy.  

*Guidelines for preventive activities in general practice, 8th edn. East Melbourne: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, 2012.

Iodine - Requirement for iodine is increased during the whole pregnancy, especially the first 20 weeks.
Australian women are typically not receiving enough iodine. The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) recommends that pregnant and breast-feeding women take an iodine supplement containing 150 microgram* daily.

*NHMRC Public Statement: Iodine supplementation for pregnant and breastfeeding women. NHMRC, 2010.

Iron - Approximately one quarter of pregnant women report getting constipated when taking high doses of supplemental iron. That is why Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Gold contains a low-constipation, low-nausea, gentle on the tummy form of iron.

Omega-3 fatty acids - During pregnancy there can be an increased sensitivity to tastes, especially in the first trimester. Odourless fish oil means pregnant women can get the benefits of omega-3s without the fishy aftertaste. 

Vitamin D - Vitamin D supports the development of healthy bones and teeth. A review of nutrient intakes in pregnant Australian women suggested that dietary intakes were below recommended levels for vitamin D, while surveys of Australian neonates have shown approximately 40-57% of neonates have insufficient vitamin D levels 

B group vitamins - B vitamins support cellular energy production, with vitamins B1, B2, B3, and B5 all involved in cellular energy production. Vitamins B2 and B12 help the body use folic acid.

Zinc, vitamins C & D and betacarotene for immune health support.

Active Ingredients Per Capsule

• Omega-3 marine triglycerides 150 mg as: Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 125 mg Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 25 mg
• Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) - 30 mg
• Biotin - 15 mcg
• Zinc oxide (Zinc 5.5mg) - 6.82 mg
• Selenomethionine (Selenium 32.5 mcg) - 81.3 mcg
• Thiamine Nitrate (Vitamin B1) - 700 mcg
• Calcium Pantothenate (Pantothenic acid, Vitamin B5 2.5 mg) - 2.73 mg
• Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) - 1.3 mcg
• Folic acid 250 mcg 
• Potassium iodide (Iodine 75 mcg) - 98.3 mcg
• Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3 ) - 9 mg
• Calcium carbonate (calcium 50mg) - 125 mg
• Iron (ll) glycinate (iron 5 mg) - 19.22 mg
• Heavy magnesium oxide (magnesium 35mg) - 58.1mg
• Chromium picolinate (chromium 15 mcg) - 121 mcg
• Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) - 700 mcg
• Pyridoxine hydrochloride (pyridoxine, vitamin B6 950 mcg) - 1.16 mg
• Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D 500 IU) - 12.5 mcg
• d-alpha-Tocopherol (natural vitamin E 5.22 IU) - 3.5 mg
• Betacarotene - 2.4 mg

No added yeast, gluten, wheat, milk derivatives or preservatives. No added artificial colours or sweeteners.

Dose Information

Adults – The dose recommended by the manufacturer is 2 capsules a day with meals, or as professionally prescribed.